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Constitution of the All Dutch Chinese Association Federation
1. Chinese Name：全荷华⼈社团联合会（简称“联合会”） Naam in het Nederlands：Stichting Landelijke Federatie van Chinese Organisaties in Nederland（Abbreviation：LFCON） 2. Registered Address：Rivium 2e straat 6, 2909LG Capelle aan den IJssel, Nederland
Legal Nature: The Federation is a non-profit public welfare organization with no political or religious affiliations, established and operating independently under Dutch law. The legal governance and external representation of the Federation shall vest in the Board of Directors (Bestuur).
1. Founded on October 26, 1987, the Federation is an umbrella organization of Chinese associations in the Netherlands. Serving as a communication bridge between the government and the Chinese community, it represents Chinese residents in dialogues with authorities, reflects the social conditions and legitimate demands of overseas Chinese, safeguards their lawful rights and interests, and assists their integration into Dutch mainstream society. It also commits to promoting unity, cooperation and consensus among all Chinese associations. 2. Purposes: To unite all overseas Chinese associations in the Netherlands; to liaise with Dutch governments at all levels; to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese community; to promote Chinese participation in social and political affairs; to elevate the social standing of overseas Chinese; and to facilitate their integration into Dutch society.
1. All activities of the Federation shall be based on the vital interests of overseas Chinese in the Netherlands and shall not be influenced by religious beliefs or political inclinations. 2. All business activities carried out by the Federation are of a public welfare nature. No individual or organization may use the name of the Federation to seek personal gain.
The Federation shall have a Board of Directors, which shall be the sole statutory governing body.
Members of the Board of Directors shall be recommended by the Council and appointed by the Board in accordance with the law.
The Chairperson shall be nominated from among the members of the previous Standing Vice Presidents’ Group, democratically elected by the Council, and appointed by the Board of Directors in accordance with the law to serve as Chairperson of the Board.
The Executive Chairperson, Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General, Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer shall be nominated by the Chairperson, approved by the Council through voting, and appointed by the Board of Directors in accordance with the law.
The Board of Directors shall exercise the following powers in accordance with the law: · Represent the Federation externally; · Sign contracts and manage bank accounts; · Assume legal and financial responsibilities; · Implement the purposes of the Federation; · Make final decisions on major matters.
The removal of Board members shall be proposed by the Council and decided by the Board of Directors in accordance with the law.
The Council of the Federation consists of: the Standing Vice Presidents’ Group, the Vice Presidents’ Group, member organizations, the Advisory Group, and the Special Invited Advisory Group.
The Council is the internal management and operational body of the Federation. Its resolutions shall be implemented after confirmation by the Board of Directors.
The sources of the Federation's funds include: 1. Voluntary contributions and membership fees paid by Council members and member organizations; 2. Government subsidies and grants from other institutions; 3. Other legitimate income.
1. The financial year shall be the same as the calendar year; 2. Accounting records shall be kept for no less than 7 years; 3. The annual financial report shall be submitted to the Council for review; 4. The Federation shall not distribute profits; 5. The Board of Directors shall bear legal financial responsibilities.
The Federation may conduct fund affairs for public welfare projects and activities, and may initiate and establish an independent foundation (Stichting) in accordance with the law.
Any amendment to the Articles of Association must comply with Dutch laws and shall be processed by the Board of Directors in accordance with the law.
Upon dissolution of the Federation, the Board of Directors shall conduct liquidation in accordance with the law, and any remaining assets shall be used for public welfare purposes.
Matters not specified in these Articles of Association shall be governed by Dutch law.
All members joining the Federation shall be deemed to have acknowledged and abided by these Articles of Association and the working rules of the Federation.
The right to interpret these Articles of Association shall vest in the Council of the Federation of Chinese Associations in the Netherlands.
These Articles of Association shall take effect on the date of adoption by the Council. The original Articles of Association shall be repealed simultaneously. Matters not covered herein may be formulated separately by the Council in the form of detailed rules. These Articles of Association shall come into force on the date of adoption.
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